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SL08 BPE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

259,822 mi
Last recorded259,822 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 BPE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2022 259,822 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear brakes shows signs of overheating

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 248,500 miles

Majority of the the suspension components has surface corrosion front & rear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Copper brake pipe has slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 227,658 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 198,754 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 169,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake high

Pass 8 Dec 2017 145,764 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 145,764 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 135,223 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 127,458 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 119,635 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 119,404 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 119,404 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 110,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 99,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 87,996 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,283 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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SL08 BPE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL08 BPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SL08 BPE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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